How To Fix Spring On Overhead Garage Door

Extension springs are under extreme tension when the garage door is in the closed position.

How to fix spring on overhead garage door. Next spray the hinges roller bearings unsealed style and springs photo 5 with a garage door lube like the prime flo garage door lubrication kit about 7 at home centers. Having heard the horror stories associated with diy torsion spring replacements i was concerned about my ability to tackle my garage door repair on my own. My buddy ed had a garage door spring break after 20 years and he was initially intimidated by people telling him how dangerous they are to replace and tha. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.

There are two types of garage door springs. A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem. Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs 1 x research sourcestep 2 loosen the set screws while holding each spring with a winding bar. The doors with two springs are easy to replace.

If you have a screw drive opener grease the threads photo 4. Position a sturdy ladder to the side of the springs rather than working directly in front of them for safety reasons. As you will see in the video cables extension springs and botto. Step 1 unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track.

A pair of new springs cost about 25. Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. A couple of carabiners can. How to repair garage door springs and cables lock down the door.

I wanted to thank you for the overall great customer service garage door nation recently provided me regarding a broken torsion spring on my 7 x16 garage door. Put on eye. Loosen the unbroken spring.